Kent · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Farthing Green
Gutter surveys around Farthing Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Farthing Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Gutter survey in Farthing Green: what you get
Your gutters take the rain from the roof and lead it away from the walls. When they block, leak or lose their fall, the water goes where it shouldn’t, frequently down the brickwork or into the building. We check the full rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. We survey downpipes, valley gutters and outlets and hoppers, and people most frequently book us about gutters overflowing in heavy rain and hoppers and outlets full of debris.
In a small place like Farthing Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Farthing Green (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Farthing Green: local notes
Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 4.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Farthing Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Farthing Green and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Farthing Green is one of the places in Kent where we work for gutter surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Farthing Green, we cover Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Farthing Green
The nearest railway station is Staplehurst station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Farthing Green
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Left for months, that can lead to damp inside, worn pointing and rotten timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. In a place like Farthing Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Farthing Green
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What we’re asked to look at in Farthing Green
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds and the debris builds up at the outlets. A choked outlet soon means a full, overflowing gutter.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Landlords with a home close to Staplehurst station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
Questions from Farthing Green
Do you cover smaller places like Farthing Green?
Yes, Farthing Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Farthing Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can the survey be at a weekend?
Yes. We survey on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you check if gutters are causing damp inside?
We check whether rainwater from the gutters is reaching the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We can’t see inside walls, so the report covers what can be seen.
What does the report include?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What’s the price of a gutter survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your building, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
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Aluminium and other metal gutters
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Cast iron gutters
Cast iron gutters and downpipes are found on many older buildings. They last well when painted but corrode once the paint wears off.